The Carroll Center for the Blind Technology Fair

Each year The Carroll Center for the Blind brings together life-changing low vision and blindness-specific assistive technology exhibitors from all over the world to connect with the blind and visually impaired community of consumers, families, friends, professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning more about assistive technology.

This free event, held at The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA, is open to the general public and features two key components: an exhibition hall and insightful workshop presentations.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, November, 26, 2024

Time: The Exhibit Hall will be open from 9:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Presentations will run from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Location: The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

Cost: Free

Technology Fair Presentations

9:00 A.M. to 9:45 A.M.: Rebokeh App

We will explore how this low vision app is used to magnify text and objects and adjust contrast. Learn how Rebokeh compares to other magnifier apps on the market.

10:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.: Meta Smart Glasses

This session will explore how Meta glasses can provide real-time information about your surroundings, describe the environment, read printed text, and leverage Be My Eyes. We will review the pros and cons of this device in enhancing everyday tasks

11:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.: Describing Images With Picture Smart And Be My AI

These powerful tools enable you to get descriptions of your current screen, graphic images on web pages, image files on your computer, charts in Excel and PowerPoint, and much more, bringing accessibility to a whole new level for blind and low vision PC users.

12:30 P.M. to 1:15 P.M.: Co-Pilot And PowerPoint

Learn about this revolutionary AI system and how blind and low vision users can transform their Word documents into PowerPoint slide decks with a simple prompt. This technology will be a game-changer for students and employees who need to present information to the rest of the community.

Technology Fair Exhibitors

• AdaptiVision, Inc.
• Eschenbach
• Vispero
• Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library
• Non-24 Vanda Pharmaceuticals;
• Schepens Vision Research and Technology Lab
• NECO Center for Eye Care
• NE Low Vision
• Howe Innovation Center at Perkins
• Therapro
• Envision, Inc.
• Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Vibug

Exhibitor Registration Form

Attendee Registration Form